events

The Expo at World Market Center goes vertical

International Market Centers (IMC) announced that construction of The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas – a new 315,000-square-foot exhibition facility in downtown Las Vegas – has gone vertical. The $90 million project is... more »

Shop Local celebrates its tenth year

American Express created Small Business Saturday ten years ago, in the middle of the recession, to encourage people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and to generate a community initiative to... more »

AmericasMart Atlanta expands specialty categories this January

International Market Center (IMC) reports expansion in specialty categories is driving growth in the temporary collection of The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market. The trade show, which runs , January 15-19, adds 400 new... more »

LA Mart and Museum Store Association offer new Winter Market programs

LA Mart rolls out the red carpet for the Museum Store Association (MSA) as they continue their alliance with new Winter Market programs including receptions, a museum field trip, special pricing, and even a specialized... more »

IHA plans 2020 Vietnam sourcing mission

To help members investigate alternatives to sourcing from China, the International Housewares Association (IHA) will hold a sourcing mission to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, next year. The 2020 Vietnam Sourcing Mission will be offered... more »

U.K. event offers thousands of products for pet retailers

PATS Sandown is a show geared for pet retail buyers and runs Feb. 9-10, 2020. Exhibitors for the Sandown Park in Surrey, U.K., include many industry-leading companies that offer a myriad of products. This event... more »

Las Vegas Market confirms new and expanding furniture and bedding showrooms

Las Vegas Market confirmed that 13 new, expanding, relocating and renewing furniture and bedding showrooms are confirmed for Winter 2020 Las Vegas Market, which runs Jan. 26-30, 2020. These early leasing gains will add 96,000+... more »

MHS introduces new artist Bethany Joy at winter trade shows

MHS Licensing & Consulting specializes in representing popular artists and advising manufacturers in the search, evaluation and acquisition of new properties and personalities. MHS will introduceBethany Joy, a mixed media abstract painter, at the upcoming... more »